Digital Solid State Propulsion (DSSP)

Energetic materials and rocket propulsion

Digital Solid State Propulsion, LLC (DSSP) is an emerging leader in energetic materials and rocket propulsion for government and commercial applications. The company’s novel technology enables vast improvements in the control of highly energetic chemical combustion using electrical power. Its innovative materials are environmentally friendly to produce and are used as safe, electrically-throttled propellants in thrusters, igniters, rocket motors and squib applications. DSSP’s products are widely recognized as the world’s first smart energetic materials.

DSSP isheadquartered in Reno, Nevada. In-Q-Tel initially invested in DSSP in May 2011. For more information, please visit www.dsspropulsion.com.

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